Ontake Shrine is dedicated to mountain worship and spiritual purification, following the Ontake mountain worship tradition. These shrines typically serve as spiritual centers for practitioners seeking connection with mountain deities and natural forces.
- Denomination
- Ontake
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okuninushi-no-Mikoto and mountain kami
- Kami enshrined
- Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, Ontake-no-Okami
- Founding
- Edo period
- Coordinates
- 35.2683274, 139.6610346
Visitor tip
Many Ontake shrines are located on hillsides or elevated areas, so wear comfortable walking shoes.
Cultural notes
The Ontake faith emphasizes spiritual purification through connection with mountain kami and natural elements. Practitioners often engage in ritual purification and seek guidance for daily life challenges.
Historical note
Ontake shrines developed from the mountain worship tradition centered on Mount Ontake, which became prominent during the Edo period. The Ontake faith combines Shinto mountain worship with ascetic practices and spiritual purification rituals.